In the Gaza Strip, another winter season brings with it the threat of temporary displacement, property losses and health risks due to flooding and poor housing conditions.
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At least five million people across southern Africa need help
Normal to above-normal rainfall is predicted for January to March 2018. While conducive to agricultural production, the rains will inevitably lead to flooding, and tropical cyclones will likely affect Indian Ocean countries.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in Viet Nam, displacement in Myanmar, Afghanistan
Typhoon Damrey is estimated to have caused damage of about US$600 million in Viet Nam. On 19 November Tropical Storm Kirogi struck, hitting many of the areas affected by Damrey.
Humanitarian partners respond to triple challenge in Ethiopia
Despite stretched resources, the government, with support from humanitarian partners, continues to address the triple challenge of drought, flooding and inter-communal conflict.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights Typhoon Damrey in Viet Nam and floods in Malaysia
Typhoon Damrey caused 29 deaths and damaged nearly 40,000 houses, while at least seven people were killed and more than 3,500 were evacuated in Penang following severe flash floods.
Bangladesh + 1 more
Humanitarian community scales up response as Rohingya refugee numbers approach 430,000
Humanitarian partners continue to deliver basic food assistance, shelter, water, emergency latrines, psychosocial support and informal education, but gaps remain enormous and urgent.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights violence in Myanmar and effects of Typhoon Doksuri
Viet Nam authorities reported 14 people killed, 112 injured and 4 missing when Typhoon Doksuri swept through seven central provinces over the weekend.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding across Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan
An estimated 30 million people have been affected by flooding in India. At the height of the emergency, 1.1 million people were hosted in 3,271 camps. People have begun to return home as water levels are dropping.
Sudan + 1 more
Over 30,700 AWD cases including 657 deaths reported across Sudan
Based on the attack rate projections another 36,000 to 40,000 cases are expected over the next six to nine months, according to the government and WHO.
India + 2 more
Almost 41 million people affected by flooding and landslides in Bangladesh, India and Nepal
At least 900 people are known to have died. Tens of thousands of houses, as well as schools and hospitals, have been destroyed leaving people displaced and in urgent need of life-saving support.
Nepal + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in Nepal and Bangladesh
Heavy rainfall in Nepal has caused severe flooding and landslides. As of 14 August, 66 people have died and 35 are missing. In Bangladesh, floods have affected an estimated 586,000 people.
Thailand + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights monsoon floods in Thailand and Myanmar
Seasonal monsoon floods continue to affect North, Northeast and Central Thailand. Cumulatively, 1.8 million people have been affected in 44 provinces.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding across region from India to the Philippines
In India, more than 165,000 people have been affected; in Bangladesh, partners are providing food, health, protection, shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene services to 18,000 people.
Monsoon rains cause seasonal floods and displacement in Myanmar
As of 25 July, the cumulative number of people who had been temporarily displaced/evacuated in flood-affected states and regions was reported to be almost 140,000.
Bangladesh + 4 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights landslides in Bangladesh, TS Sonca heading to Viet Nam
The landslides between June and July are the deadliest in history, with Rangamati and Bandarban the most affected areas; 1,500 people in eight shelter camps are still receiving aid.
Calamidad pública declarada por las intensas lluvias en 15 municipios de Córdoba, Colombia
En los últimos dÃas, el desborde de los rÃos Sinú y San Jorge ha perjudicado a 15 mil personas, aumentando a 43 mil el número total de afectados desde finales de junio.
Philippines + 5 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights flooding in Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Viet Nam
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered flooding and landslides across Asia and the Pacific affecting millions of people. Tropical Storm Talas hit Viet Nam damaging at least 2,700 houses.
Philippines + 3 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights displacement in Afghanistan, flooding in Pakistan and earthquake in Philippines
As of 7 July, over 40 people have been killed, 61 injured and 60 houses damaged by flash floods in Pakistan. Armed clashes in Afghanistan have displaced more than 20,200 people.
Sudan + 1 more
Floods affect 9,000 people in South Darfur IDP camp
Hundreds of IDP shelters were damaged or completely destroyed, assets lost, and latrines collapsed. No injuries or deaths were reported after flash floods hit the Kalma camp.
Bangladesh + 3 more
Latest humanitarian snapshot highlights floods, landslides in Bangladesh, China and Sri Lanka
As of 21 June, an estimated 415,600 people have been affected by floods and landslides in Sri Lanka, of whom approximately 30 per cent are children, according to UNICEF.